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BJ03 TMU

2003 Citroen Berlingo

Beige Petrol 1587cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

162,159 mi
Last recorded162,159 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Citroen Berlingo87,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ03 TMU
MakeCitroen
ModelBerlingo
Year2003
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,587cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2025 162,159 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 155,096 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 147,118 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 147,114 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength drop sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 140,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2022 140,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 134,609 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2021 134,604 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 129,356 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 125,884 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 125,884 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 122,633 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 122,633 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 119,794 miles

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Front windscreen washers have 50%, which do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area (8.2.3)

Offside Front seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5b)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1E.1)

Rear Upper brake pipe across axle (2) has corrosion present through the mounting support area (3.6B.2c)

The power steering rack area has fluid present indicating that a component has a seepage of fluid (2.3.3b)

The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040 mm diameter, which does not materially affect the drivers view (8.3.1e)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 119,794 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front headlamp European horizontal dipped beam is set at the lower 2.75% limit (1.8B,2)

Nearside Front windscreen washers have 50%, which do not provide any liquid to clear the swept area (8.2.3)

Offside Front seat belt webbing requires manual help to fully retract all the loose webbing (5.2.5b)

Offside Front tyre at the inner side of the central band is wearing unevenly (4.1E.1)

Rear Upper brake pipe across axle (2) has corrosion present through the mounting support area (3.6B.2c)

The power steering rack area has fluid present indicating that a component has a seepage of fluid (2.3.3b)

The windscreen swept area has damage present less than 040 mm diameter, which does not materially affect the drivers view (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 114,732 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front exhaust mounting bracket

Fail 21 Mar 2016 114,653 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to front exhaust mounting bracket

Pass 14 Apr 2015 108,490 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 103,779 miles

Spare tyre defective

Pass 5 Apr 2013 96,013 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 88,807 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 88,807 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 79,308 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 68,826 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 55,808 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 44,387 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,047 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 33,047 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2006 23,413 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Berlingo?

Based on 4,453,235 MOT tests across 354,716 vehicles.

70.1%
Pass Rate
7,167
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
354,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 117,833
Stop lamp not working 110,487
Registration plate lamp not working 95,795
position lamp(s) not working 76,407
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 75,499
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BJ03 TMU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo in Beige with a 1,587cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2003 Citroen Berlingo models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 87,411 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Berlingo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 117,833 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ03 TMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Berlingo typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Citroen Berlingo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ03 TMU is a 2003 Citroen Berlingo, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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